u/External-Tonight5142

Thoughts on the benefits of transitioning from a DE-03 (GS12/13) acquisition analyst (1101) role into a GS12 Contract Specialist? DoW for reference.

I’m currently close to the top of the GS12 payband as an 1101 and would leave a fair amount of potential earnings on the table, but it would give me a chance to broaden my capabilities in the acquisition field. My current 1101 position already required the DAU contracting certification, so I’ve got that locked up and have also been a COR over a major contract for ~2 years.

Does it seem counterproductive to career growth to lateral to a GS12 rather than a GS13?